Should you find yourself hungry for simple and delicious during these warm weather days, Minty Pea and Boursin Bruschetta is your answer!
Is this not one of the world’s most perfect foods? Easy, seasonal and fresh. Food that can be on our plates and in our bellies in minutes.
And come on – TOAST! (We all know how I feel about it. 😉 )
Hearty sliced Italian bread grilled to a golden crisp then adorned in the perfume of the gods – fresh garlic. Not to mention the abundance of toppings, simple or extravagant, that can be used to dress it up.
While living without a kitchen for the past couple of months, bruschetta was a practical and delicious meal. I am astounded that I don’t share it more than I do!
Don’t be surprised if bruschetta and crostini continue to make appearances throughout the upcoming days and months.
Now. About this Minty Pea and Boursin Bruschetta. I was inspired to make this bruschetta based on a recipe that I found by Dan Kluger, for Minty Pea and Chèvre Toast. Oh so good.
I must admit, I modified his recipe a bit, as Chèvre and I have a tendency to give each other the side eye whenever we show up at the same party.
I have tried to like it, but alas, goat (Chèvre) cheese and I did not become fast friends.
Lucky for us, many fine substitutes exist for goat cheese:
- Boursin – one of my all-time favorites!
- Mascarpone
- Cream Cheese
- Ricotta
- Feta
The components of this delightful summer nosh:
- Italian bread
- Garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Boursin Cheese (I used Shallot & Chive)
- Fresh lemon
- Sweet peas
- Fresh mint
- Salt & pepper
If you happen to love Chèvre, like so many do, feel free to substitute for the Boursin.
This Minty Pea and Boursin Bruschetta is delicious! With the creaminess of the Boursin and the flavor of the minty sweet peas along with the zing of the citrus – we have here the perfect bite!
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How about a few more bruschetta recipes:
Bruschetta with Figs, Prosciutto & Arugula
Caprese Bruschetta with Crispy Eggplant
Bruschetta with Sweet Pea Pesto, Prosciutto & Asparagus
Buon Appetito!
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Minty Pea and Boursin Bruschetta
Description
Should you find yourself hungry for simple and delicious during these warm weather days, Minty Pea and Boursin Bruschetta is your answer!
Ingredients
4 slices dense Italian bread
2 large cloves garlic cut in half, lengthwise
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
4 oz. Boursin cheese
Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
2 cups fresh peas (or frozen, thawed)
3 sprigs of mint, roughly chopped
Salt and cracked black pepper
Instructions
- For the bruschetta, prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or barbecue for direct grilling.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer on the grill rack.
- Once they are golden crispy and a little bit charred around the edges, flip them. (3 – 4 minutes per side.)
- Transfer bread to a platter and immediately rub the garlic halves over one side of the bread and brush lightly with olive oil.
- In the meantime, in a small bowl, combine peas, mint lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper.
- Build the bruschetta by topping the grilled bread with Boursin and the pea mixture.
- Drizzle with a bit more olive oil and lemon juice and serve.
So different and so delicious! Trying this super soon
Wonderful! Enjoy!!
I loved the bright and beautiful colors of this when I saw it, Annie! I could just eat a few of these for dinner, with a glass of chilled white wine! Beautiful!
The perfect dining experience!
What a perfect recipe for garden fresh peas and mint! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Such simple summery ingredients, right? What’s not to love?! Thanks, Kevin!
Such a delicious combination of flavors, Annie! I’ve not picked up Boursin in forever, but I absolutely love it’s flavor (so many of them!). Thank you for reminding me 😀 And toast? What’s not to loooove?!! But with peas? I’m swooning!
Yes, toast! Thank you, dear!
I was just saying that I need some new recipes for mint, our herb garden is going crazy this year. I love the combo of peas and mint, especially blanketing creamy boursin cheese and crispy toast. Love these, Annie!
Thank you, Marissa! What a treat to have mint busting at the seams of your herb garden!
I can’t even describe how damn amazing this looks! The mint with the peas, the boursin cheese, the crispy, buttery bruschetta and the cracked pepper and salt to make it all come together ! YUM! Pinning for later! xo
Ahhhh! So happy you like! Sometimes the simplest things are the best! Thank you, friend! xo
I could certainly make a meal of this Annie! Loving that Boursin cheese under there! Total genius and I’m sure a crowd pleaser! Pinned. Hope you have an awesome week!
Thanks, Mary Ann! Boursin works!! Have a great week, my friend!
I am all about the toast and anything with Boursin is a winner in my books! Loving all the Summer peas and of course the hit of mint. Perfect together.
Sometimes I can’t get enough of either! Thanks, Jennifer!
What a fabulous combination. I love Boursin, but I make it myself. I started doing it 30+ years ago when it was too extravagant to purchase. It’s fun to change up the herbs. But anyway, I can afford it now and I want to make these!
YUM! Have you shared that recipe on your blog? I’ll need to try that! Thanks for stopping by, Mimi!
Toast with toppings really is the best! I’m swooning over this version. I absolutely LOVE peas! Have a great week, Annie!
Toast with butter…PB…peas…it’s all the bomb! Thanks, friend!
Oh delicious, Annie! 🙂
Wow! I can almost taste this right now – what a lovely combination of flavours. I will definitely try soon!
Thank you, Alexandra! Enjoy!!
My friend gifted me with lots of fresh mint from his garden. And since I love peas and toast, I know exactly what I’m doing with it! Pinned for later!
Yes! Don’t you just love wen that happens?!! Enjoy!
You definitely know how I feel about crostini/bruschetta (and toast, in general) and this delicious recipe has my name written all over it! Love boursin and those peas add such a lovely pop o colour and freshness! Perfect for any meal of the day, if you ask me 🙂 Happy Monday!
I certainly do! This will definitely hit the spot! So fresh and bright! Thanks, friend! 🙂